Sunday News

Big 12 Track and Field Championships Next Weekend in Boulder

The University of Colorado will be hosting the Big 12 track and field championships at the newly renovated Potts Field in Boulder. They hope to attract around 8,000 fans to the watch one of the best conferences in track and field for both men and women. CU men are one of four teams ranked in the top 25 at No. 12. Texas A&M, Texas and Baylor are all in the top 11. On the women's side its all Texas squads (Tech, Baylor, the Longhorns and Aggies) and Oklahoma in the Top 25.

Look for CU's...

Peter Janson and Billy Nelson to compete in the 3000-meter Steeplechase as they have both won the Big 12 championship event in the last 2 years. Probably peg Billy Nelson to win this title

Brent Vaughn to contend for the 5,000 meter run as he is fresh off posting the best collegiate time this year last Sunday at Stanford.

Jeremy Dodson, who is the speedster of the team, will have to run two strong races in the 100 and 200 to compete with the Texas and OU runners. Dodson has 2 first and second place finishes this week.

Jenny Barringer to have a shot as she has finished first this year in the 800, 1500 and the Steeplechase . Look for her to have the best shot at making a mark next weekend on the women's side.

Buffs Golf Team Struggling in Big 12 Tune Up, Baird Currently in 5th seven shots back

1. Michigan
2. Oklahoma State
3. Oklahoma City
4. Wichita State
5. Middle Tennessee State
6. Tulsa
7. SMU
8. Colorado
8. Oklahoma
10. Missouri